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Pelagio Almazar Cruz (June 16, 1912 – October 21, 1986) was the first Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff from the Philippine Air Force. He was the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force in two occasions from its transition from Philippine Army Air Corps in 1947 to 1951 and again in 1953 to 1956. He is considered as the father of Philippine Air Force.
Pelagio A. Cruz | |
|---|---|
 Pelagio Cruz as Chief of Staff | |
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office December 31,1961 – August 1962 | |
| President | Diosdado Macapagal |
| Preceded by | Manuel Cabal |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo M. Santos |
| Vice Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office January 1, 1959 – December 28, 1961 | |
| President | Diosdado Macapagal Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Manuel Cabal |
| Deputy Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1958 – January 1, 1959 | |
| President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Santos |
| Chief of Philippine Constabulary | |
| In office June 2, 1958 – December 30, 1958 | |
| President | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Manuel Cabal |
| Succeeded by | Isagani Villoria Campo |
| Director of National Intelligence Security Authority | |
| In office 1956 – June 2, 1958 | |
| Commanding General of Philippine Air Force | |
| In office November 3, 1953 – December 17, 1956 | |
| President | Elpidio Quirino Ramon Magsaysay |
| Preceded by | Benito R. Ebuen |
| Succeeded by | Benito R. Ebuen |
| In office June 9, 1947 – March 16, 1951 | |
| President | Manuel Roxas Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Edwin Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Eustacio D. Orobia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pelagio Almazar Cruz June 16, 1912 Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippine Islands |
| Died | October 21, 1986 (aged 74) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Education | Philippine Constabulary Academy |
| Profession | Constable*Pilot *Soldier |
| Awards | Silver Star Gold Cross Distinguished Unit Badge w/Two Oakleaf Clusters Philippine Defense Medal with Two Bronze Victory Ribbon Philippine Liberation Ribbon Distinguished Service Star |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Air Force Philippine Constabulary |
| Years of service | 1932–1962 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Provisional PAAC Regiment |
| Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Constabulary |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Bataan Liberation of the Philippines |
Later years
editMilitary retirement
editHe retired from the active military service on 1 September 1962.[citation needed]
Death
editHe died on October 21, 1986, at Quezon City, Philippines at the age of 74.[citation needed]
